Gates of the Arctic National Park weather in February
February in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Gates of the Arctic National Park · #577 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 36/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gates of the Arctic National Park climate normals — February
| Daytime high | -26°C / -15°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -31°C / -24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -31°C / -24°F | |
| Rainfall | 20 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -32°C / -26°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.8 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 35.9 cm / 14.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
- February in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Gates of the Arctic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (36/100).
- What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park in February?
- In February, Gates of the Arctic National Park averages a daily high of -26°C and a low of -31.2°C, with about 20 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gates of the Arctic National Park in February?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in February.
- Does it snow in Gates of the Arctic National Park in February?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park sees roughly 35.9 cm of snowfall in February.